Newer cars equally vulnerable to harm

KEARNY – When the Kearny Police Department took delivery of 12 brand new Ford Police Interceptors…

Trying to put a lid on trash

KEARNY – Kearny Board of Health personnel have been engaged in a lot of trash talking…

Cooling centers open in Kearny during hot weather

The Town of Kearny will provide cooling centers during what will likely be the first heat…

Diverse agenda keeps council busy

KEARNY – Canines, pawnshops, road conditions, baseball and block parties all commanded attention of the mayor…

It’s official: Suez tapped to run water department

KEARNY – After months of negotiations, the Town of Kearny has concluded a deal for Suez…

KPD: An unhappy hooker?

A Kearny woman who allegedly advertised herself as having “unforgettable skills” had an unforgettable encounter with Vice…

Pascrell bolsters local firefighting efforts

KEARNY — If you were wondering why there was a mob of people gathered in front of…

2nd woman, oldest rookie join KFD

KEARNY – About four months ago, eight rookies entered the Morris County Public Safety Academy for…

PSE&G to upgrade gas facilities in Kearny

Beginning July 5, PSE&G will be working in Kearny to replace approximately 5 miles of aging…

Kearny school system’s computers attacked

KEARNY – Someone attacked the Kearny public school district’s computer system last week, threatening to hold…

Fatal accident in Walmart lot

A 35-year-old East Orange man was fatally injured Sunday night when he was struck by a…

Roof on Davis Ave. Firehouse on verge of collapsing

KEARNY — If you’ve been down on Davis Ave. lately, you’ve likely noticed a distinct lack of…

Town won’t stand for chairs on Vets Field

KEARNY – Now that summer is rapidly approaching, Kearny town officials are gearing up for the…

Rt. 7 East closed overnights through Friday

KEARNY — NJDOT officials announced Rt. 7 eastbound will be closed overnight this week to allow for…

‘Green’ education at Roosevelt School thanks to PVSC outreach

  By Celeste Regal Special to The Observer KEARNY — Multimedia coordinator Chris Brooks kept a…